FORESTBROOK MIDDLE NEWS

• 3/29 BETA CLUB CAMPUS CLEAN-UP DAY 9:30 - 11 AM!!
• 3/31 Pastries for Parents in the LLC 7:30 - 8:30 AM
• 3/31 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM
• 3/31 Gators Got Talent Auditions 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 4/1 - 4/9 SPRING BOOK FAIR!!!
• 4/1 Beta Club Meeting 7:45 - 8:15 AM
• 4/1 Pretzel Sale at Dismissal
• 4/1 Art Club Snack Sale at Dismissal
• 4/1 Gators Got Talent Auditions 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 4/1 SHS B-Team Baseball at Myrtle Beach (Away) 6 - 8 PM
• 4/2 National Jr. Art Honor Society (6th Grade) 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• 4/2 Gators Got Talent Rehearsal 3:30 - 4:30 PM

• 4/2 Jazz Band Practice 3:30 - 5 PM

• 4/3 Krispy Kreme Donut Sale at Dismissal

• 4/3 Gators Got Talent Rehearsal 3:30 - 4:30 PM

• 4/3 SHS B-Team Baseball vs Myrtle Beach (HOME) 6 - 8 PM

• 4/4 FCA in Lecture Hall 7:45 - 8:15 AM

• 4/4 LLC 3D Sale in Main Hall 7:30 - 8:15 AM
• 4/4 D's Dessert Truck at Recess to benefit Field Day!!
• 4/4 Band Tutoring & Practice 3:30 - 4:30 PM

The Socastee High Bands are looking forward to our rising freshmen joining our Braves Band program! We have our experience camps coming up where you will be able to meet our current students, instructors, and learn what being a Braves Band member is all about. For those interested in color guard, no experience is required! Please see the attached letter for more information.

In addition, for our current middle school band members, those who wish to audition into our advance symphonic and jazz ensemble, you will find information in the Google Drive link here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U1acye2yDUY2ZLGvWN_fNt6oiG0TpW35?usp=drive_link

Thank you and please don't hesitate to email me at wjung@horrycountyschools.net if you have any questions."

Calling all Gator Anglers…. The 4th annual “Same Day, Different Pond” fishing tournament will be held Saturday, May 10th! FMS Anglers can fish any time between 8:00am and 4:00pm. All Anglers must be registered to participate. To register, just click the button below.

Tournament Rules are as follows:
- Fish at the pond/lake of your choice. Anglers are encouraged to fish with a parent, sibling or another FMS Angler.
- This is a freshwater Bass tournament. Only Bass will count toward winning prizes.
- This is a catch and release tournament. All fish caught should be returned to the water alive and well (after you take photos, of course).
- There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for total weight of all fish caught. Size is determined by weight. You must use a digital scale with weight shown in each photo in order to qualify. The photo must show the entire fish and the entire scale.
- There will also be one trophy awarded to the angler with the single biggest bass (by weight). You must use a digital scale and the weight must be visible in the photo. The photo must show the entire fish and the entire scale.
- You can email your photos as you take them, or wait until the end of the competition. Each photo must be titled with your full name, the fish number, the fish weight and the time caught. For example, "Melissa Rutenberg, Fish #1, 5.6 lbs. caught at 1:30PM."
- Only fish caught between 8:00am and 4:00pm qualify for competition. This will be verified by the time stamp on the emails sent.
- All photos must be emailed to Mrs. Rutenberg at MRutenberg001@horrycountyschools.net by 5:00 pm for consideration. This gives you 1 hour after the tournament closes to get organized and send your pics!
- Winners will be announced Monday, May 12th. Trophies will be presented after morning announcements and photos will be taken for social media.

- If you need a digital scale, see Mrs. Rutenberg in the office to check one out. Have fun and go wet a line!

Its PRETZEL time again!! 8th grade Social Studies would love your support. Starting Tuesday 3/18 through 4/28, you can get a yummy warm Auntie Anne's pretzel at dismissal for just $5!!

Parents of 8th grade students:

Beginning in 8th grade, all South Carolina high school students are required to complete an annual IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) with their school counselor. My name is Greta Pratt and I have joined the Gator’s school counseling team this year and look forward to having the opportunity to meet with you and your student.

During these conferences some of the topics will include:

• Student’s Academic Progress
• Student’s Individual Career Interests & Long-term Goals
• SC High School Graduation Requirements
• SC Uniform Grading Scale - Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
• Horry County Schools Secondary Program Options

Please use the link below to schedule your child’s IGP meeting. Thank you so much for participating in this very important meeting!

Calendly Invite: https://calendly.com/pratt-gatorconference/igp-meeting

(IGP meetings will be held in the parent’s absence if a parent misses or chooses not to attend their child’s meeting.)

Immunizations: The Tdap vaccine is required for all 7th grade students per the SC Department of Public Health. If your child is enrolling at Forestbrook Middle School from another state or country, please contact the Myrtle Beach Health Department or your child's local pediatrician to validate their current vaccine record and to obtain a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization. A South Carolina certificate must be submitted within 30 days of their enrollment date. Students who are missing vaccines will have 30 days to obtain the required vaccine(s) to remain in school.

Please contact me with any questions. My email address is mkeller001@horrycountyschools.net, office phone fax 843-903-7463, 843-236-8065.

Did you know parents can now purchase 3D printed items from the Library? You can buy them for yourself, as a surprise for your student, or to gift to someone else. Want to purchase a 3D item? Fill out our 3D Print Request Form! https://forms.gle/8rBLpNSC3L6rnzk38

Remember if you owe any books to any other Horry County Schools location, you can give them to us, and we will send them to the correct school for you! Bring your books or replacement fines to Ms. Moore in the Library so we can clear your account.

Want to support the Library? Sign up for Friends of the Library, our donation program, and get tons of perks throughout the school year, including a free gift every month! To sign up, please fill out this form and send your donation to the Library: https://forms.gle/y6J8PeFbeeTcn4Kj6

Want to get an exclusive 3D item delivered to you in your classroom every month? Sign up for our 3D Buddies Program. In addition to getting a 3D item every month, 3D Buddies are the only students with access to purchase Fred the Frog! Sign up through this form and bring your subscription fee to the Library: https://forms.gle/8W47ERcwWQ2RoDJz8

Want to learn more about the Friends of the Library and 3D Buddies programs? Find more info here: https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/support-the-llc#h.3ezync9l7447

Want to donate to the Library, but not the 3D Printer Project? We have an Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15QB5NNU55UQX?ref_=wl_share

Interested in the Library? Get to know all about us and our policies on our Library Website - https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/home

STUDENTS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR $25 TECHNOLOGY FEE are allowed to take their laptop home with them. If you have not yet paid the technology fee for the 24-25 school year, the fee can be paid in person in the front office or money can be sent in with your student.

If you have any questions regarding fines, fees or technology policy, you may email Ginger Bullock at gbullock@horrycountyschools.net.

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account. Charging for à la carte sales is not allowed. Prepayments can be made by cash or check at your child’s school cafeteria or with a debit card by setting up an account at myschoolbucks.com. Any charges remaining on a student’s cafeteria account from a prior school year are still the parent’s responsibility. If needed, payment arrangements for larger balances can be made by contacting the school cafeteria manager.

Hey Gator families! This fabulous Newsletter goes out twice a week. But you can stay in the know with all things FMS by following us on our social media accounts.

Come see us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/forestbrookmiddleschoolgators

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You can also stay up to date on school closings, weather announcements and district news by visiting our newly designed district and school websites at:

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/

https://fm.horrycountyschools.net/

Great news Gators! The spiritwear store is up and running! We have 12 awesome designs and lots of merchandise to choose from! Shop by clicking the link below and thank you PTO!!!

https://www.forestbrookspiritwear.com/

Hey Forestbrook, we have a spirit rock! If you would like to rent the rock for a special birthday or shout-out, simply go to the spirit rock website below and follow the steps. It’s $25 for 24 hours. We are now taking reservations! Be the first to paint the rock!

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• Follow the FMS Library Learning Commons on Instagram & Twitter @fmlibrarygators. Visit our website at https://sites.google.com/g.horrycountyschools.net/forestbrookmiddlelibrary/home

  
  

• Follow the Socastee Area Bus Office on facebook to keep on top of changes/delays/bus info. https://www.facebook.com/SocasteeBusOffice
  

• Follow FMS Chorus on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ForestbrookMiddleSchoolChorus/
  

• Follow FMS Orchestra on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gatororchestra/

• Follow the FMS PTO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ForestBrookMiddlePTO/

Email: gbullock@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://fm.horrycountyschools.net/
Location: 4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: 843-236-7300
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